Tesco to cut 400 jobs in stores and Hertfordshire head office
EPA Tesco said it will change how it operates its bakery model Tesco has announced plans to cut about 400 jobs as part of plans to “simplify” the business. The…
Up to 3900 inmates to be released early in Scotland
PA Media Prisoners will be released early in three tranches in the coming weeks Up to 390 prisoners will be released early starting from next month in the latest move…
DR Congo’s President Félix Tshisekedi snubs peace talks in Nairobi
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s President Félix Tshisekedi will not take part in regionally brokered talks aimed at ending the rebel assault on the key eastern city of Goma, state…
Ex-Tory leader warned over repeated rule breaches
Daniel Davies Political correspondent, BBC Wales News BBC Andrew RT Davies resigned as Welsh Conservative leader last year The Conservatives’ former leader in the Senedd has been warned he will…
Lewis Hamilton crashes Ferrari at pre-season test in Barcelona
Lewis Hamilton has crashed his Ferrari during the team’s pre-season testing programme in Spain. The seven-time champion was unhurt after losing control of the team’s 2023 car at the Circuit…
Public sector has to absorb UK tax hike cost, says Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes
Angus Cochrane BBC Scotland News Getty Images Kate Forbes says the government cannot “invent” money to cover the shortfall Scotland’s public sector will have to “absorb” a shortfall in funding…
Teen jailed for life for Wolverhampton mobile phone park murder
Caroline Gall BBC News, West Midlands Family handout Harleigh’s family said they would always remember “his cheekiness, his infectious smile and the fun times we had together” A teenager has…
Charity stops using Captain Sir Tom Moore’s name
A charity set up to further the legacy of Captain Sir Tom Moore will no longer use his name. The Captain Tom Foundation was set up in honour of the…
Lord Peter Mandelson says criticism of Donald Trump ‘ill-judged’
The UK’s choice for the next ambassador to the US, Lord Peter Mandelson, has described his previous criticism of Donald Trump as “ill-judged and wrong”. Speaking in an interview with…
Lloyds to close another 136 bank branches
Lloyds Banking Group is to shut another 136 branches by March next year, arguing that customers are increasingly using digital channels for their day-to-day banking. It is the latest in…